Mechanical Controls Engineer Data Centers

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc is seeking a Mechanical Controls Engineer for their White Plains, NY location. This role involves leading automation design teams, mentoring engineers, and implementing HVAC control systems. Ideal candidates should have a BA/BS in Engineering and extensive experience with BMS/BAS systems, particularly in data center environments. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience with BMS / BCM / BAS systems.
• Experience integrating PLC / ALC with complex data center facilities.
• Client facing experience and ability to be primary client contact.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead automation design teams of complex scope.
• Mentor mechanical engineers and assist with training on controls design.
• Design and implement front end platforms for HVAC controls.

Skills

Data Center Engineering experience with automation and controls

PLC / ALC programming experience

Ability to read and audit one-lines / blueprints / CAD drawings

Effective communicator – both oral and written

Knowledge of BACnet IP, Modbus RTU

Education

BA / BS in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

BAS systems

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Controls Engineer Data Centers – White Plains, NY

This position is also available in: Dallas TX, Phoenix AZ, Los Angeles CA, Omaha NE, New York NY, or anywhere remote

Our client is a engineering design and commissioning company that has a national footprint and specializes in MEP critical facilities design. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have experience with the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of controls and building automation systems (BAS) for mechanical/HVAC equipment design in a data center environment. The candidate should be able to lead the design of new systems and upgrades to existing automation systems for HVAC and critical cooling systems in mission-critical environments. The candidate may assist in startup, commissioning, and validation procedures and will collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams on design sequences and powering of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead automation design teams of complex scope, and coordinate activities with other disciplines as needed
• Mentor mechanical engineers and assist with training on controls design and development
• Design and implement front end platforms for HVAC controls
• Develop and improve configuration, programming, networking, and diagnostic standards
• Engineer and implement programming
• Lead creation and modification of programming logic to meet sequence of operations / SOO / Methods of Procedures / MOPs
• Design control, monitoring and systems integration of HVAC / mechanical equipment / systems
• Maintain and deploy updated versions of applications for existing control systems with minimal supervision
• Work with leading edge automation systems from large scale controls vendors
• Lead development, design and continuous improvement of configuration, programming, networking, and diagnostic standards
• Lead design of controls for centralized chilled water plants, condenser water plants, etc.
• Review engineered shop drawings and submittals – sequence of operations, installation drawings and point lists
• Participate in building automation focused design reviews
• Assist in the design, configuration, programming, and diagnostics / troubleshooting of BAS networks
• Understand IT / OT interface requirements including routers, switches and network addressing
• Assess, recommend, and implement industry best practices into new and existing Critical Environment Programs
• Develop process documentation and training materials
• Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, project managers, AEs, Controls vendors, GC’s and commissioning agents on project progress
• Assist / develop all project communication and reporting, weekly progress reports, etc.

Qualifications

• BA / BS in Engineering or relevant degree a huge plus
• Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications a plus
• Data Center Engineering experience with automation and controls
• Experience integrating PLC / ALC with complex data center / mission critical facilities
• 5-10+ years with BMS / BCM / BAS systems (Building monitoring systems / building control systems / Building Automation Systems)
• Experience with controls products from Johnson Controls / JCI; Siemens; Automated Logic; Honeywell; GE Control Systems; Schneider Electric
• Ability to read and audit one-lines / blueprints / CAD drawings and controls diagrams
• PLC / ALC programming experience
• Experience with controls systems design as it relates to critical HVAC equipment (Chillers, Air Handlers, CRAH/CRAC, Boilers, etc.)
• Experience with BAS protocols BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.
• Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals
• Client facing experience and ability to be primary client contact on projects
• Ability to work independently; self-starter and good prioritization
• Effective communicator – both oral and written (tech and non-tech)
• Proactive, resourceful, delegator and multitasker
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and on time
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Superior analytical, planning and problem-resolution skills
• Ability to provide proactive recommendations to clients
• Knowledge of general computer hardware & software
• Travel: 5-10% / minimal travel if located near NYC or LA

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, or forward your resume to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and view other Critical Facility openings at our company website: https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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